1986 HONDA Z50RD CHRISTMAS SPECIAL

KEY FACTS

• A superb example of one of the most sought-after versions of Honda’s ‘monkey bike’, with its original chrome finish and nothing more than delivery mileage from new.
• It is powered by the 49cc single cylinder, four-stroke, air-cooled engine, coupled to a three-speed semi-automatic transmission.
• The bike has received a recent service, but is currently a non-runner due to an electrical fault.

EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES

• The Z50RD Christmas Special was a limited-run bike, with Honda sending just two examples to its top-performing dealers.
• It features a chrome frame, mud guards, exhaust heat cover, fork tubes, handlebars and fuel tank, with a classic Honda emblem on each side.
• There is a red vinyl seat and red handlebar grips.
• Twin shock absorbers at the rear and traditional forks at the front.
• Drum brakes front and rear.
• Its spark plug tool will be included in the sale.

CONDITION

• No known bodywork damage.
• Its chrome finish is in excellent condition, with no significant wear, having been carefully stored and transported.
• The bike has been kept in a dry garage and has no sun damage, and the cosmetic finish is still vivid and crisp.
• Two small scuffs have been reported on the underside of the red seat.
• It received an engine oil service in November 2020.

SUMMARY

This Honda Z50RD Christmas Special is a remarkably well-preserved example of the famed ‘monkey bike’, which is one of the models most coveted by collectors. While the bike remains wholly original with no more than one running hour, it requires some attention to the electrics and to the tank to get it back into good running order.

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